Outsourced Energy Management Services
IE Energy provides outsourced energy management services that help commercial and multifamily properties improve efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain regulatory compliance through ongoing monitoring and analysis.
What Is Outsourced Energy Management?
Outsourced energy management is a service in which a specialized energy consulting firm manages the energy performance, utility data, and compliance requirements of a building or portfolio of buildings.
Instead of maintaining an internal energy management team, property owners can rely on experienced professionals to oversee energy performance and identify efficiency opportunities.
Outsourced energy management services typically include:
Utility data analysis
Energy benchmarking and reporting
Building performance monitoring
Energy audit coordination
Regulatory compliance support
Energy efficiency planning
This approach allows building owners to improve energy performance without adding internal staffing or administrative complexity.
Why Building Owners Choose Outsourced Energy Management
Commercial buildings generate large volumes of energy data and face increasing regulatory requirements related to energy benchmarking and building performance standards.
Outsourced energy management provides several advantages.
Lower Operating Costs
Professional energy analysis can identify inefficiencies that lead to unnecessary energy expenses.
Regulatory Compliance
Many cities and states require annual energy benchmarking, performance reporting, or building performance improvements. Outsourced energy management helps ensure buildings remain compliant.
Continuous Performance Monitoring
Ongoing monitoring allows building owners to identify performance issues before they become costly problems.
Access to Energy Expertise
Building owners gain access to experienced energy professionals without the cost of maintaining an internal energy team.
Strategic Capital Planning
Energy management data helps prioritize building upgrades and long-term efficiency investments.
Our Outsourced Energy Management Services
IE Energy provides comprehensive energy management support for commercial buildings and property portfolios.
Energy Benchmarking and Performance Tracking
We benchmark building energy consumption using ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager and track key performance metrics including:
Energy Use Intensity (EUI)
ENERGY STAR Score
Weather-normalized energy performance
Greenhouse gas emissions
Benchmarking provides a baseline for evaluating building efficiency and monitoring performance over time.
Utility Data Management
Accurate utility data is essential for understanding building performance.
IE Energy manages utility data collection and organization, including:
Electricity consumption
Natural gas usage
District energy services
Water consumption where applicable
Our team ensures energy data is complete, accurate, and ready for analysis.
Energy Performance Analysis
We evaluate building energy consumption trends and identify opportunities to reduce energy use and operating costs.
This analysis helps identify:
Inefficient equipment operation
Excess energy consumption
Abnormal usage patterns
Opportunities for system optimization
Energy Audit Coordination
When deeper analysis is required, IE Energy coordinates ASHRAE Level I, II, or III energy audits to identify cost-effective efficiency improvements.
Energy audits provide detailed engineering analysis and financial projections for recommended upgrades.
Compliance and Regulatory Support
Many jurisdictions require building owners to comply with energy benchmarking laws or building performance standards.
IE Energy helps buildings remain compliant with regulatory programs by managing:
Annual benchmarking submissions
Energy reporting requirements
compliance documentation
regulatory deadline tracking
Energy Efficiency Planning
Our team helps building owners develop long-term energy improvement strategies based on building performance data.
These strategies may include:
equipment upgrades
operational improvements
lighting retrofits
HVAC system optimization
building automation improvements
Energy efficiency planning supports long-term cost savings and improved building performance.
Questions & Answers
Frequently Asked
Questions
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Energy management helps building owners understand how energy is used within a property and where inefficiencies may exist.
Without proper energy management, buildings often experience:
Excessive utility costs
Inefficient equipment operation
Unnecessary energy waste
Difficulty meeting regulatory requirements
Professional energy management ensures buildings operate as efficiently as possible while maintaining occupant comfort and operational reliability.
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Outsourced energy management services can include a range of energy performance and compliance activities.
Common services include:
Utility data collection and analysis
Energy benchmarking using ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager
Monitoring building energy performance
Identifying energy efficiency opportunities
Coordinating energy audits and assessments
Supporting compliance with energy benchmarking laws
Developing long-term energy improvement strategies
These services help building owners manage energy performance without needing in-house energy specialists.
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Energy professionals analyze utility data and building operations to identify inefficiencies.
This may include:
HVAC systems running outside scheduled hours
Inefficient lighting systems
Equipment operating improperly
Poor building control strategies
By identifying and correcting these issues, buildings can often reduce energy consumption and lower utility expenses.
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An energy audit is a one-time evaluation of a building’s energy performance.
Outsourced energy management, on the other hand, provides ongoing monitoring and management of building energy performance.
While energy audits may be part of an energy management program, outsourced energy management focuses on continuous improvement rather than a single assessment.
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Building energy performance should be reviewed regularly to identify inefficiencies and monitor trends.
Most energy management programs track performance monthly or quarterly using utility data and benchmarking tools.
Continuous monitoring allows building owners to identify issues early and maintain optimal performance.
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